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32 FLIGHT 19 MARCH 1954 SITUATIONS VACANT DEVELOPMENT engineers, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., Chelmsford, have vacancies in their Aeronautical Development Group for qualified engineers to carry out research into and development of airborne communication arid navigational aid equipment. Applications (which will be treated as confidential) are invited especially from engineers having design experi ence of communication receivers, mobile transmitters or small electro-mechanical devices. The positions offered are permanent and pensionable. Good salaries will be offered to suitable applicants, who will be responsible for the particular phase of work on which they are engaged—Please write, giving full details and quoting Ref. 875E, to Dept. C.P.S., Marconi House, Strand, W.C.2. [1766 MINISTRY OF SUPPLY, R.A.E. Guided Weapons Dept., Fainbotough, Hants, requires physicists and engineets to assist in development, testing and maintanance of kinetheodolites, special oscillograph cameras, and other associated equipment, for observa tion, recording and measurement of guided missile per formance. One post involves initial installation and operation of equipment in target aircraft. Minimum qualifications: Higher School Cert, (science) or equiva lent. Farther training in physics or engineering to H.N.C. or degree standard may be an advantage, and experience in maintenance and operation of precision mechanisms and optical instruments, and in the design of cameras and processing equipment, desirable. Salar ies within ranges, experimental officer (mm. age 26) £649 to £799, or assistant experimental officer £264 (age 18) to £576. Women somewhat less. Appoint ments unestablished.—Application forms from M.L.N.S., Technical and Scientific Register (K) 26 King Street, London, S.W.I, quoting A65/54A. [1779 MECHANICAL engineers required by Ministry of Supply for experimental establishments, mainly in southern England. Fields of work include: engineering appraisal, flight and performance testing of aircraft in cluding helicopters; catapulting and arrested landing gear for naval aircraft; problems of electro-technology in design and development of aircraft, including arma ment, equipment and control gear for A.A. weapons, etc.; protection of aircraft fuel tanks against fire; develop ment of components for rocket motors; strength and vibration testing; measurements to high precision limits; design and development of gyroscopes and other instru ments; information concerning vulnerability of aircraft to attack. Some posts require aptitude for practical work, others good knowledge of maths or familiarity with use of recording techniques. Appointments accord ing to qualification and experience as scientific officer (first or second-class honours degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering) £417-£781; assistant experi mental officer (Higher School Cert, (science) or equiva lent, degree or H.N.C. may be an advantage and technical experience in H.M.F. or industry desirable) £264 (age 18)- £576; experimental officer (H.S.C., etc., min. age 26) E649-E799. Women somewhat less. Appointments unestablished. F.S.S.U. benefits may be available for S.O. class.—Application forms from M.L.N.S., Techni cal and Scientific Register (K), 26 King Street, London S.W.I, quoting C673/53A. Closing date, April 2, 1954. [1763 SITUATIONS WANTED Pilot, Australian SENIOR commercial licence, radio licence, 3,500 hours single and multi engines, Air Foice and civil, executive experience, available fo<- position anywhere. REPLY No. 1960, c/o Box 1627, G.P.O. Sydney, Australia. [1758 NATIONAL Service pilot, 5 years' previous experi ence in aero industry, seeks flying or administrative position in civilian or club concern, commencing May.— Box 4040. [1765 BOOKS, ETC. A RACING Motorist: His Adventures at the Wheel in Peace and War," by S. C. H. Davis of "The Autocar." An exciting book of speed and thrills by a racing driver of taternadonal repute who secured notable successes in the golden days of trials and road racing between the wars. The author includes his war experiences, as they seemed just a continuation of racing in another dress and in different circumstances. 216 pages, including 32 pages of photogravure illustrations. Price 10s. 6d. net. By post lis. from all booksellers or from Iliffc & Sons Ltd;., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. SILVER CITY AIRWAYS LIMITED Opportunities exist at Blackbushe and Lympne Airports for Skilled Aeronautical Engineers to work on Fleet Aircraft in the following categories:— Licensed Engineers—Engines Skilled Fitters—Engines Licensed Engineers—Airframe Skilled Fitters—Airframe Skilled Mechanics—Radio Skilled Mechanics—Electrical Skilled Mechanics—Instrument Write for application forms and appointment to:— Engineering Superintendent, BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT, CAMBERLEY, SURREY. BOOKS, ETC. "1JOADS of France: A Guide to Tourist Routes," by -**• A. G. Douglas Clease. A handy-size book which enables the France-bound motorist to find his way to the more popular tourist areas without worry or trouble. It also gives helpful information about hotels, charges and tips and other valuable hints for the first-time visitor. 5s. net from all booksellers. By post 5s. 2d. from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. "T>RIGHTER Photography for Beginners," by David D Charles, F.R.P.S. Describes the whole photo graphic process without tedious explanations of optics, physics, chemistry or mathematics. This new edition, revised throughout and lavishly illustrated, is the obvious choice for those who want a non-technical explanation of how to succeed with a camera. Fourth Edition, 6s. net from all booksellers. By post 6s. 4d. from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. PHOTOGRAMMETRIC Mapping from Air Photo graphs." By the Technical Staff of Hunting Aero- surveys Ltd. A simple explanation of the technique by which contour maps and plans are prepared from air photographs. The text is fully illustrated with 35 diagrams and photographs, and a pair of stereoscopic spectacles is supplied with the book. 7s. 6d. net from all booksellers. By post 7s. 9d. from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. '"T^HE Autocar Handbook: The Complete Guide to * the Modern Car," 21st Edition. By "The Autocar" Staff. Written especially for the motorist who, without going into engineering details, desires an understanding of the principles governing car operation and main tenance. Over 200 easy-to-follow drawings show in simplified form the construction and function of almost every component. 7s. 6d. net from all booksellers. By post 8s. from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stam ford St., London, S.E.1. '•rjEVELOPMENT of the Guided Missile," by •^ Kenneth W. Gatland. Presents all the main information now available on the development of guided weapons in Britain, U.S.A., Germany, U.S.S.R., and elsewhere. Other chapters discuss guided missiles as instruments of research into the upper atmosphere and outer space, and as vehicles of inter-planetary travel. An appendix shows the characteristics of 90 powered missiles known to have been designed or constructed. 10s. 6d. net, from all booksellers. By post 10s. lid., from Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. "/CELESTIAL Navigation for Yachtsmen." 2nd v^ Edition. By M. Biewitt. This little book, in tended especially for beginners, should receive a very warm welcome from every yachtsman who has wanted to learn the art of navigation by the heavenly bodies, but has been deterred by its apparent complexity. In particular, it will make an immediate appeal to all who feel their mathematics are not up to standard, for neither geometry nor trigonometry play any part in the author's explanation—indeed, even those who can manage little more than addition and subtraction should master this book with ease! 62 pages. Illustrated with 26 diagrams and graphs. Price 5s. net. By post 5s. 3d. from all booksellers, or Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford St., London, S.E.1. > I EST. Suppliers of machined and fabricated components in all Plastic and Allied materials to individual requirements. Precision guaranteed. Telephone Telegrams CLE. 0145/9 UHLHORN, AVE, LONDON UHLHORN BROS. 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